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4.5 out of 5 stars

Big Improvement in the Frontier for '05

Todd, 03/04/2005
2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab LE 4WD SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Just purchased a 4WD Crew Cab. This is a great new truck for Nissan. I compared it to the Tacoma and the Canyon. It is a lot of truck for the money. It was an easy decision. The V6 is powerful. The ride is better than previous years and the exterior is sharp and masculine. Finally looks like a guy's truck.

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5 out of 5 stars

Nissan got it right!

RKW, 03/07/2005
2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab LE Rwd SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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In 2004 we bought a 2004 Frontier for our daughter in college. In November my husband bought a new 2004 Titan and in December I bought a 2005 Frontier in black. It's an eye catcher and I've had a lot of compliments on it. I drive 100 miles every day and the new '05 Frontier is comfortable, lots of power and I'm getting almost 22 mpg on the highway. Nissan has done an awesome job in the redesign of the Frontier. Of all the trucks we've owned, by far, this is the best one. I'm a convert having been a fan of the Chevy Silverado for many years! I can haul a two horse trailer with two 1300 lb. horses aboard with this new Frontier with no problem.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Wouldn't trade it for anything else

fronteeer, 05/20/2009
2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab SE 4WD SB (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I'm so glad I bought this truck. I'm the kind of guy who trades vehicles every few years, but the Frontier will have to be pried from my cold, dead hands. During the second year I was concerned about its quality because of a few manufacturing defects that showed up, but Nissan handled them with impeccable professionalism and I haven't had any problems since. It is the first year of this new model, so some issues are to be expected. That aside, the reliability and capability of this truck has been nothing short of outstanding. I have an old Honda that I drive when I'm not towing or hauling, so the fuel economy isn't a major issue for me. When I need the power, it's there, no compromises.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Frontier's on the Forefront

Hammerman, 02/28/2005
2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab LE 4WD SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I have owned the LE Crew Cab for 2 weeks. Chose it over Tacoma b/c of better high-end options (sunroof/leather). Acceleration is surprisingly responsive and fast. Interior on LE is very nice, logical, and comfortable. Paid $300 over invoice through federal government car-buying service from local dealer. Very happy with vehicle.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best value

shopguy, 07/09/2005
2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr King Cab SE Rwd SB (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
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This is my fourth Nissan King Cab. I expect this one to last as long. The last one went 164K when the insurance totaled it. The prior truck has 278K and is still running with only standard maintenance. The new V6 is great and I am avg. 22.1 mpg city/hwy. I need a truck for work & look at overall longterm cost. Vehicle quality compares to my other cars, an Acura and a Boxster.

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